Caverna extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 6-12 in the process. They came up short against the Larue County Hawks, falling 19-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Hawks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-0 last Friday.
As for Larue County, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-3 record this season. The result was nothing new for Larue County, who have now won 12 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
For Larue County's part, Isabelle Hayes and Heidi Tipton made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Hayes pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Tipton pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 14 consecutive appearances. At the plate, Hayes went 2-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double, while Tipton went a perfect 4-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits Hayes has posted over her last 13 games.
In other batting news, Brooklynn Skaggs was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Payton Druen was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two triples, three runs, and one RBI.
Coming up, Caverna will face off against North Hardin Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Larue County, they will venture away from home to challenge Hart County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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